While we were in California having a great vacation, as I slept at night , I dreamt of fleece.
That’s so funny to me.
I ordered a bunch of dye yesterday. Colors that I can use straight and don’t have to mix. That should eliminate my problems. I’m so ready to be done “sampling.”
The second fleece is almost washed.
It’s the light gray, the one I want to make into sweaters for both Nate and myself, leaving me with three more to wash. I’ve washed this gray fleece much quicker than the others, washing more at a time, not separating and aligning the locks, and so far it’s worked out well. It’s cut my washing time by at least half.
I put Abby at the new wheel this morning before school, and she did great. It’s been quite awhile since she’s spun. I’m picking up another Clemes tomorrow from a lady I know that’s decided to sell hers. Abby likes the Clemes. As I was thinking about the girls spinning, and possibly taking them to fiber events, it occurred to me that a single treadle Ashford Joy would probably be perfect for the kids, as they’re so small and spin so easily. Too bad those aren’t cheap. I don’t think the girls could carry a Clemes, and the Traditional is light, but bulky.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Wowee. Look at all that woolly goodness! I can’t wait to see what your new colors are going to look like. I hear ya on the sampling thing. I am so ready to just start cranking stuff out!!!
You have got to show us more pics of the girls spinning. I think it’s so cool that you are teaching them. Kyrin hasn’t been terribly interested. She’s a teenager and obviously has much more important things to be doing. I say HA! To that and I’ll keep all my fleecy roving goodness to myself then!
September 10th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Could you just buy a folding flatbed hand cart to carry all of your gear if needed?
Julie
September 10th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
I’m glad you all had such a great time at Disneyland! The photos were very cute and everyone had smiles on. Also, that looks like a huge amount of fleece! I’m glad you’ve got your washing time cut in half though.
September 10th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
I have an Ashford Joy and I love it! I take it everywhere with me including the airport for flying. I check it at the gate as if it were a stroller and then it’s ready for me to grab as I get off the plane. I love that you have taught your daughters to spin.